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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.69, 389.55 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.69, 389.55 and 97.38 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.69 : 389.55 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.69/389.55 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.69x = 389.55 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.69x = 37,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.38/259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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